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greying

 

[ หˆษกreษช.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

hair color

Greying refers to the process of hair turning grey or white due to the loss of melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color. This natural phenomenon usually occurs with aging, as the body produces less melanin over time. Stress, genetics, and certain health conditions can also contribute to premature greying. While greying is often seen as a sign of aging, many individuals embrace their grey hair as a part of their identity.

Synonyms

graying, whitening.

Examples of usage

  • She started greying in her early thirties.
  • His beard was completely grey after years of hard work.
  • Many people choose to dye their greying hair.
  • The greying process can be slowed with a healthy lifestyle.
Context #2 | Noun

hair change

The term greying is also used as a noun to describe the process or state of hair changing to a grey color. It is often associated with the aging process, but can occur for various reasons including genetic factors or stress. The term can also metaphorically describe situations or individuals that become less vibrant or lively over time.

Synonyms

graying, whitening.

Examples of usage

  • Her greying was celebrated as a mark of wisdom.
  • He embraced his greying as a sign of maturity.
  • The greying in society often indicates a shift in demographics.
  • The artist's greying provided depth to his work.

Translations

Translations of the word "greying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encanecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memutih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะธะฒั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siwienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ฝ้ซชใซใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grisonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encanecimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grileลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฐ๋จธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกednutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedivenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜็ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sivenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัˆั‹ะปะดะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜ แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encanecimiento

Etymology

The word 'greying' comes from the verb 'grey', which itself has origins in Middle English 'gray', derived from Old English 'grวฝg'. The transition of the word into its modern form was influenced by Norman French 'greye'. Originally, 'grey' was used to describe both color and the process in terms of textiles and hair. The spelling 'graying' is more commonly used in American English, while 'greying' is predominant in British English. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only the physical change of hair color but also metaphorical interpretations related to aging and the passage of time. The phenomenon of hair greying has been culturally significant, often symbolizing wisdom, experience, and the natural cycle of life. In literature and media, greying characters are frequently depicted as wise mentors, reinforcing the association between grey hair and accumulated knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,022 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.